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"Armando Pantoja is an esteemed software engineer with over 15 years of experience in the financial technology industry. Recognized as a Tedx speaker and an innovator, he has played pivotal roles at major companies like Home Depot and AAA. In 2016, Armando transitioned into the realm of emerging technologies by establishing ICORanker, an AI-driven platform that revolutionized the evaluation of new crypto projects. This initiative led to a highly profitable acquisition, making him a notable figure in the cryptocurrency world.

"Kourtney is Senior Cyber Security Program Owner at Amazon Web Services with over 10 years of experience in designing and implementing solutions at leading firms including Amazon, Fannie Mae InfoSec, and the Department of Defense.

Sam Woods Thomas is the Senior Director of Business Attraction for the City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce. Prior to this role, Sam served the City as Director of Life Sciences & Biotechnology. Though he has lived and worked in Philly since 2014, Sam is originally from Pittsburgh PA.

Meloni Boatswain, with 15 years of experience as a technology strategist, is the Atlanta Chapter President and Southeast Regional Director of the Blacks in Technology Foundation. An adept instructor for ISACA, Meloni excels in educating and leading in the tech community, focusing on advancing BIPOC representation in technology. Her work, marked by significant partnerships and community engagement, showcases her commitment to fostering diversity and empowerment in the tech industry.

"Meet Christian Jocelyn, a leader helping enable Northwell Health's digital transformation. As the Vice President of Digital Enterprise Operations, he is responsible for leading finance, project management, portfolio management and other core business functions for the organizations Digital business unit. Christian's journey at Northwell Health began as a paramedic, treating patients in the streets of New York City. He made the transition into healthcare management, working his way through hospital and clinical service line leadership. In those roles, Christian was responsible for helping expand neurosurgical services across Northwell’s market, a contributor to the design and construction of a $500B Surgical Pavilion, and several operational initiatives centered around improving access to care."

"Experienced Onboarding Team Lead, Account Manager, and Enterprise Learning and Enablement partner turned Career Strategist and CEO! After successfully transitioning into tech, from healthcare, and then scaling her career from $68k to $150k in *less than* 8 months, Shaque'l, better known as Your Favorite 6 Figure Chick™ to her community of over 500k people on social media, is now helping others do the same and has positioned herself as a trailblazing leader in the world of career transitions and exploding Black tech. With a track record of success that includes over 300 satisfied clients and an average salary increase of $30,000 per client, Shaque'l is committed to helping Black professionals excel in the tech industry. From resume optimization and interview coaching to job search strategies and mentorship, Shaque'l has the expertise and experience to help you achieve your career goals. Whether you're just starting out in your career or looking to take it to the next level, Shaque'l and her team of Career Strategist are the mentors and coaches you need in your corner to succeed. With a passion for helping others and a commitment to excellence, 6-Figure Chick™ Consulting is changing the face of tech and paving the way for the next generation of Black professionals."

"Jordan is a Managing Director in Accenture’s Utilities practice. He has over 2 decades of experience delivering complex systems and business transformation programs for Utilities. As office Managing Director for the Philadelphia Metro office, he has been instrumental in bringing Accenture’s purpose to the local business community. Jordan holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Delaware and a graduate of the Wharton Executive Education program. He is also a graduate of Leadership Philadelphia, class of 2014, and aims to “pay it forward” by continuing to make an impact in the community he lives and serves. Jordan also sits on the Board of Graduate! Philadelphia, the Board and Executive Committee of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, the National Advisory Board of Back on My Feet and is an active participant of the DiverseForce on Boards program (Cohort 6 / class of 2021) "

Cinneah El-Amin is a millennial personal finance expert, podcast host, and founder of Flynanced, an award-winning, community-led platform at the intersection of professional development and financial literacy education. Her professional background is in Technical Product Management in FinTech. Named a LinkedIn Top Voice, Cinneah has been featured on ABC's Good Morning America, CNBC, Marketwatch, Travel Noire, Black Enterprise, and others. Cinneah is a graduate of Barnard College and the Wake Forest University School of Business.